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Financial econometrics

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Spring Term 2024

About the course

The course covers the fundamental methods and concepts in empirical finance, with a focus on: predictability of asset returns, the impact of market microstructure, event analysis, the capital asset pricing model, multi factor prices and present value relations. The tools for the estimation and testing of models in empirical finance are developed and applied to specific models. The role of basic assumptions underlaying the different models and the techniques currently used in empirical finance are studied and evaluated. The introduced concepts and frameworks will be illustrated with simple applications using appropriate statistical software.

Application and eligibility

Financial econometrics, 7.5 credits

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Starts

15 February 2024

Ends

19 March 2024

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

90 credits of which at least 7.5 credits in mathematics containing calculus, such as One-dimensional calculus 1 or Mathematical Economics I D7 and 7.5 credits in statistics or mathematical statistics or Econometrics I D12 and Financial economics D2 or Financial economics II D21 or Financial economics 3 or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits

Application code

UMU-22105

Application

Application deadline was 16 October 2023. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 11,625

Total fee

SEK 11,625

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